Snarkyfishguts Posted May 4, 2020 Report Share Posted May 4, 2020 GUIDELINES FOR EARNING DOLLARS Each day I exercise for 30 minutes, I earn a dollar I do not have to exercise 30 minutes at once, I can break it up over the day. I do not earn a dollar if I exercise less than 30 minutes. So 25 minutes means yay for exercise, but no dollar earned that day. I do not earn extra dollars for extra 30 minutes of exercise. 60 minutes means yay for exercise but no bonus dollars that day. *NEW* For each week I exercise at least 5 days, I'll double the amount of dollars for each day I exercise. 5 days=10 dollars, 6=12, 7=14. I can earn 1-4 dollars, or 10-14 each week. Consistency has always been a challenge for me. The dollar a day program works for me, I lost 5 pounds since March 28! But I would like to be more consistent with my exercise. Some weeks I earn 5 dollars, and some weeks I earn 1 or 2. With this new addition to the guidelines, I'm rewarding consistency and giving myself the extra motivation to push against my brain weasels and tiredness. I'm 6 dollars away from earning my hiking poles, and after that, the number goes to zero, and I'll save up this summer for a nice winter coat. Thanks for joining me on this journey! 10 Quote Link to comment
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Tanktimus the Encourager Posted May 4, 2020 Report Share Posted May 4, 2020 Following. 1 Quote Current Challenge "By the Most-Righteous-and-Blessed Beard of Sir Tanktimus the Encourager!" - Jarl Rurik Harrgath Link to comment
deftona Posted May 4, 2020 Report Share Posted May 4, 2020 Here to watch you smash it! 1 Quote If it's not siesta or fiesta, I'm not interested. Profile picture credit : NF's resident super artist - NinjaKitten Link to comment
Lara Posted May 4, 2020 Report Share Posted May 4, 2020 I like very much how you've set it up. Simple and smart. I think doubling your dollars if you're keeping a weekly routine is an excellent idea. Following! 2 Quote The battle must be fought anew every day Link to comment
annyshay Posted May 4, 2020 Report Share Posted May 4, 2020 13 minutes ago, zenLara said: I like very much how you've set it up. Simple and smart. I think doubling your dollars if you're keeping a weekly routine is an excellent idea. Following! This. Also, hi! 1 Quote Love as thou wilt. Link to comment
Terah Posted May 4, 2020 Report Share Posted May 4, 2020 You allready know I love this money thing (as I totally stole it ). Keep up the good work! 1 1 Quote Doodlie for life, Pancake by choice Current Challenge Spoiler Challenge 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18 Challenges 2017: 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28 Challenges 2018: 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, Challenges 2019: 36, 37, 38, 39, 40 Challenges 2020: 41, 42, 43, 44, 45 Challenges 2023: 46 Link to comment
Snarkyfishguts Posted May 4, 2020 Author Report Share Posted May 4, 2020 11 hours ago, Tanktimus the Encourager said: Following. Always glad to have you here! 7 hours ago, deftona said: Here to watch you smash it! Yay! Thank you for the encouragement! 4 hours ago, zenLara said: I like very much how you've set it up. Simple and smart. I think doubling your dollars if you're keeping a weekly routine is an excellent idea. Following! Thanks! You’ve boosted my ego, I like feeling smart 🙂 4 hours ago, annyshay said: This. Also, hi! Hi! I love this rich cat. Fat cats got fat wallets! 3 hours ago, Terah said: You allready know I love this money thing (as I totally stole it ). Keep up the good work! Thank you! Woot woot! It’s a gorgeous day, and I am off to earn my dollar. Thanks for the boosts everyone! 5 Quote Link to comment
Snarkyfishguts Posted May 4, 2020 Author Report Share Posted May 4, 2020 I earned my dollar today! BAM! I'm at 30 dollars total; only 5 more to go and I can order some sweet hiking poles. I walked in the park today. It was a beautiful day, kinda crisp and cool but really toasty in the sunshine. I like those sort of days. I wrapped presents for Mom's birthday and Mother's day coming up this weekend. Mom doesn't know it but I bought this kit of colorful decorations so I'm going to stay up the night before her birthday and decorate the house so she'll be surprised I'm so excited! I even have painter's tape so I don't mar the walls. I was coat shopping and I really like this one below. It's on sale for $104, and I don't know what size I'll be in the fall, but this has a lot of "Snarky's Coat" potential. It's feather free, bright colors, warm and wipes down easily. I would prefer it had cuffs instead of the thumb hole things, and I'm not sure about the hood. Thankfully there is a lot of time to earn my dollars and look for something like this. I may want something a little dressier too. So who knows? If I earn my dollars and save up enough, maybe I can buy two coats! (yes, I did clap my hands and give a happy "oooh yes!") 5 Quote Link to comment
deftona Posted May 4, 2020 Report Share Posted May 4, 2020 Aw you're such a lovely daughter, I bet your mom will love the decorations. 1 Quote If it's not siesta or fiesta, I'm not interested. Profile picture credit : NF's resident super artist - NinjaKitten Link to comment
Terah Posted May 4, 2020 Report Share Posted May 4, 2020 12 minutes ago, Snarkyfishguts said: I was coat shopping and I really like this one below. I love the color of that coat! Window shopping is really nice, isn't it 1 Quote Doodlie for life, Pancake by choice Current Challenge Spoiler Challenge 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18 Challenges 2017: 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28 Challenges 2018: 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, Challenges 2019: 36, 37, 38, 39, 40 Challenges 2020: 41, 42, 43, 44, 45 Challenges 2023: 46 Link to comment
Sylvaa Posted May 4, 2020 Report Share Posted May 4, 2020 Is that a Columbia coat? I have one like that in black from them that I LOVE. It has the inner lining that is all metallic looking that is supposed to help reflect heat back into the body. I used it while working in Boston and it kept me nice and warm. Fair warning though - I have an issue with the lower zipper (it looks like that one has a zipper at the bottom and the top) where it goes off the track really easily. I think it's because I should have gone up as size (my hips don't lie). So I recommend it, but if you have curves, I'd probably recommend going a little looser than you might think you need. 2 Quote Sylvaa's BattleLog Sylvaa's Tracking Spreadsheet Link to comment
Snarkyfishguts Posted May 4, 2020 Author Report Share Posted May 4, 2020 1 hour ago, Terah said: I love the color of that coat! Window shopping is really nice, isn't it Its so much fun! 1 hour ago, deftona said: Aw you're such a lovely daughter, I bet your mom will love the decorations. I hope so! And thanks! 1 hour ago, Sylvaa said: Is that a Columbia coat? I have one like that in black from them that I LOVE. It has the inner lining that is all metallic looking that is supposed to help reflect heat back into the body. I used it while working in Boston and it kept me nice and warm. Fair warning though - I have an issue with the lower zipper (it looks like that one has a zipper at the bottom and the top) where it goes off the track really easily. I think it's because I should have gone up as size (my hips don't lie). So I recommend it, but if you have curves, I'd probably recommend going a little looser than you might think you need. This is an excellent tip! I have a big butt so I’ll make sure to size up for muh butt 😂 2 Quote Link to comment
Sylvaa Posted May 4, 2020 Report Share Posted May 4, 2020 1 hour ago, Snarkyfishguts said: This is an excellent tip! I have a big butt so I’ll make sure to size up for muh butt 😂 To be fair, I think mine goes down a little lower (it hits me around the knee and I am tall), but I think the point would be the same if it's long enough to sit on. The hidden perils of all that junk inside your trunk. 2 Quote Sylvaa's BattleLog Sylvaa's Tracking Spreadsheet Link to comment
Snarkyfishguts Posted May 5, 2020 Author Report Share Posted May 5, 2020 1 hour ago, Sylvaa said: To be fair, I think mine goes down a little lower (it hits me around the knee and I am tall), but I think the point would be the same if it's long enough to sit on. The hidden perils of all that junk inside your trunk. I once bought a plastic raincoat that looked so cute until about three months later I hopped in my car and I heard this series of POPS amd SCRRRRR! All the seams ripped and I had this plastic ribbons of what my coat was 😂 Quote Link to comment
Ann of Owlshire Posted May 5, 2020 Report Share Posted May 5, 2020 I love how you set this up. Following! 1 Quote Sometimes you have to wander to find your way home… 🇺🇸 Adventurer 🇬🇧 🌳🦉🌳 Epic Quest: Tales of Owlshire Link to comment
Snarkyfishguts Posted May 6, 2020 Author Report Share Posted May 6, 2020 9 hours ago, Ann of Vries said: I love how you set this up. Following! Yes! Thanks for following along! 1 Quote Link to comment
Snarkyfishguts Posted May 6, 2020 Author Report Share Posted May 6, 2020 Tuesday update: i earned my dollar. 2.5 hours of yard work, putting down grass seed. We have some big bare spots, so I got a workout working the soil which was just a pain to cultivate. Later this evening my back muscles staged a protest and demanded a hot bath and laying in bed until the advil kick in. Muscle aches aside, I am really happy with the day’s work and dang proud of myself. I am falling asleep typing. Goodnight friends! 6 Quote Link to comment
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Snarkyfishguts Posted May 7, 2020 Author Report Share Posted May 7, 2020 35 minutes ago, Korranation said: Following Yesss! Do you have a challenge up? Yesss? edit: YOU DOOOOOOOOOOOOO 1 Quote Link to comment
Snarkyfishguts Posted May 7, 2020 Author Report Share Posted May 7, 2020 it’s a day off! My entire upper body HURTS from yesterday’s work, so rest was essential. Tomorrow I plan on going for a walk to give the sore spots an extra day to recover. Have a good day! 3 Quote Link to comment
Lara Posted May 7, 2020 Report Share Posted May 7, 2020 How did the birthday go? 1 Quote The battle must be fought anew every day Link to comment
Snarkyfishguts Posted May 7, 2020 Author Report Share Posted May 7, 2020 13 hours ago, zenLara said: How did the birthday go? It’s tomorrow! She’s a little sad about it, so hopefully she’ll feel better tomorrow with presents and a zoom game night with my brother. Quote Link to comment
Snarkyfishguts Posted May 7, 2020 Author Report Share Posted May 7, 2020 I earned my dollar today! I did a leg workout then went back out into the yard to weed. The areas we worked on for grass seed look good. Slowly I am making progress. It’s just a big yard and there is a lot to do. And I spotted poison ivy, so I avoided that. I’ll either need a weed killer or someone else to pull it up. mom just went downstairs so I’m gonna go prep some decorations to hang up tonight after she goes to bed! Yay! 4 Quote Link to comment
Lara Posted May 8, 2020 Report Share Posted May 8, 2020 11 hours ago, Snarkyfishguts said: It’s tomorrow! She’s a little sad about it, so hopefully she’ll feel better tomorrow with presents and a zoom game night with my brother. Oups! Don't know why, I thought it was the day following your post. Have a nice time! 1 Quote The battle must be fought anew every day Link to comment
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